This fall, the curtain rises on a new season: one that brings excitement for the many new shows, concerts and more in store, but also — especially for some in theater — a certain anxiety. The local theater scene seems ripe for a big transformation, and our writers take a look at what that change might look like.
We also delve into trends in the local arts world that bring us hope — and how you can take part in them. And our writers recommend some of the most promising performances, exhibitions, movies, TV shows, video games, books and author events of the season. Here’s your guide to what to see, hear and do in local arts this fall.